The Leopards were the epitome of a one-dimensional team this season. They had the second-most prolific offense in the Patriot League but trudged to an 8-22 overall record and 4-10 conference mark because of miserable defense and a lack of experience.

Dwayne Anderson and Dante Cunningham each scored 25 points, and Villanova rallied back from a 14-point hole to beat upset-minded American 80-67 in the first round of the NCAA tournament Thursday night.